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Kibisu v Bird (Cause 296 of 2017) [2025] KEELRC 1249 (KLR) (30 April 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KEELRC 1249 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1249
Citation
[2025] KEELRC 1249 (KLR)
Decided
30 April 2025
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramBOM MANANI
Holding

The court finds that the termination was unfair and that Kibisu is entitled to unpaid wages, overtime pay, and service pay.

Facts

Kibisu was initially employed by Bird's mother and later by Bird herself. She was terminated by Bird in August 2016 without notice. She claims unpaid wages, overtime pay, service pay, house allowance, and vacation pay. Bird claims Kibisu stole $450 from her son and demanded repayment.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination of Kibisu's employment was unfair.
  2. Whether Kibisu is entitled to the reliefs she seeks.

Reasoning

The court rules that Bird did not provide due process in terminating Kibisu's employment, as evidenced by the lack of efforts to locate her after accusing her of theft.

Outcome

Kibisu's claim for unfair termination and unpaid wages is upheld.

Remedies

  • Unpaid wages, overtime pay, and service pay

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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